tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post4968552724682492300..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Getting real with depressionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-73277561266423917662016-07-21T10:50:57.089-04:002016-07-21T10:50:57.089-04:00Thanks for continuing to share your heart, Katie. ...Thanks for continuing to share your heart, Katie. This has been a bad year for my depression & anxiety, but I am getting better, and I am grateful! The right therapist can really make a huge difference, so I am proud of you for realizing it wasn't working with the first one, and trying another one. I love reading your blog, but it is more important to me for you to look after yourself, soAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066656521855005993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-28218818082593727022016-07-14T19:33:26.411-04:002016-07-14T19:33:26.411-04:00Hey, friend. The only thing I would add to your al...Hey, friend. The only thing I would add to your already great notes about therapists is that, unlike dating, it is perfectly fine to say to your therapist, "I don't want to continue seeing you, but I am going to see someone else." You don't have to give any reason, don't have to have a discussion about it, and don't have to feel bad about breaking up. That might make John Hulseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899793332503882937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-51525190602348598672016-07-14T14:20:34.125-04:002016-07-14T14:20:34.125-04:00Katie, I found this quote the other day and wanted...Katie, I found this quote the other day and wanted to share: "There is nothing in nature that blooms all year long, so don't expect to do so." A break is needed from time to time! Take care of yourself!Goal of Losinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02179789107792877804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-41838176355222248612016-07-14T14:16:30.763-04:002016-07-14T14:16:30.763-04:00I get what you're saying about the summertime ...I get what you're saying about the summertime depression. I'm also a lifetime depression sufferer (that's how I think of it--I am a wreck when I'm not taking antidepressants). I feel like I tend to get especially down in the summer, like a reverse SAD. I know you struggle more with your weight in the summer too, and that's another thing I go through. I don't know if that&#Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493490981345105985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-23292027213243890982016-07-14T14:13:18.848-04:002016-07-14T14:13:18.848-04:00Like many others, Katie, I appreciate your honesty...Like many others, Katie, I appreciate your honesty so much. My 20-year-old daughter has depression/anxiety and struggled with it alone for several years until her high school counselor pretty much forced her to tell us. There have been some scary moments as a parent with her daughter 5 hours away at college trying to learn to manage her illness. But I told her from the get-go that it needs to Emmaclairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075275421271190384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70187243871174025452016-07-13T22:05:32.058-04:002016-07-13T22:05:32.058-04:00Thanks, Katie for being open about your depression...Thanks, Katie for being open about your depression. Many of us can relate directly or indirectly to this illness. I'm so glad you can remember that you will feel better soon.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039855906478107000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-46065942974285063072016-07-13T18:45:56.259-04:002016-07-13T18:45:56.259-04:00Thank you for this post -- as I know it takes a lo...Thank you for this post -- as I know it takes a lot of courage to post about such a sensitive topic.<br /><br />As a child of a depressed parent, I applaud your initiative and ability to address the issue as best you can. The fact that you have tried things and can see your patterns is so important. <br /><br />Not to go too far into details here, but my mother is clinically depressed and PointFiveKoreanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996926972036922990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-46373717793310100382016-07-13T13:53:46.813-04:002016-07-13T13:53:46.813-04:00I just came across your site today. I can't t...I just came across your site today. I can't tell you enough how much I can relate my food binging struggle to yours and I will keep circling back to that post you wrote to help me overcome this wild eating disorder. I don't have any weight to lose; in fact, I have been considered skinny me entire life (5'4" 103lbs avg), but last year in order to help my husband lose weight, I Lauren Adlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15017181956023339987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-57889077858082901812016-07-13T12:26:16.252-04:002016-07-13T12:26:16.252-04:00Hi Katie, I found your blog a couple of months ago...Hi Katie, I found your blog a couple of months ago and LOVE it!! You are truly amazing and so inspiring!!I have also checked out your facebook page and sparkpeople page (LOVE the picture of the size 4 jeans label and the comparison of the larger size jeans and smaller!! SO insipiring and motivating)but I see you are here most. I have gone back and have tried to read all of your posts but have notAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-23188557170863390232016-07-13T11:39:57.760-04:002016-07-13T11:39:57.760-04:00Wow--You guys are going to be a "brand."...Wow--You guys are going to be a "brand." That is so cool. I hope this turns into something huge for all of you, I just find is so inspirational that each of you lost around 100 lbs., and now you all run to keep off the weight! Have you heard from everyone in the group at this point? How is everyone doing with their weight loss maintenance? We both know THAT's the hard part of weightdupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-24824543921617298362016-07-13T11:27:34.769-04:002016-07-13T11:27:34.769-04:00Please never ever feel like a Debbie Downe. I can&...Please never ever feel like a Debbie Downe. I can't thank you enough for sharing. I deal with anxiety and depression as well and I think the worst part of it is is that no one talks about it. You can end up feeling so alone and isolated which can make it even worse. My depression is like a roller coaster. I'll have the greatest of days where I feel invincible and then the very next day Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10949817706195377255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-36970810537133966092016-07-13T11:03:50.606-04:002016-07-13T11:03:50.606-04:00Funny July is your "month". August is m...Funny July is your "month". August is mine. Hang in there friend! This too shall pass!Wyndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07142746552832284352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-43071712047671715262016-07-13T09:19:22.099-04:002016-07-13T09:19:22.099-04:00Thank you for sharing, as always! I always respect...Thank you for sharing, as always! I always respect your honesty. It sounds like you're staying positive right now which is a very good thing! I hope things starting feeling up for you soon.<br /><br />Also, happy birthday to Noah! That's so exciting getting a new iPhone! (I don't even have the 6 yet lol.) I hope he enjoys it! Amanda Karnitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580689543342367545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-8840947590320830582016-07-13T08:25:43.283-04:002016-07-13T08:25:43.283-04:00Glad to see you posting! I've been thinking ab...Glad to see you posting! I've been thinking about you. {{hugs}} Now that I know my pace won't make you want to rip your eyes out ;) we should run together again soon!<br /><br />I can imagine Noah's joy!! :) And I'm super excited about you affiliation with the FFTFL brand--that's awesome!! That Loud Redheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975412818556643713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-75866533055584206182016-07-13T08:17:45.228-04:002016-07-13T08:17:45.228-04:00Happy Birthday Noah!
Thank you for always being...Happy Birthday Noah! <br /><br />Thank you for always being so real in your posts. Hang in there <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-8832980921482762692016-07-13T04:17:50.042-04:002016-07-13T04:17:50.042-04:00I love your honesty Katie, thank you for sharing s...I love your honesty Katie, thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. I have been reading your blog for many years now & your openness is why I will continue to read it. <br /><br />I hope your new therapist works out for you, my friend had to switch hers because she didn't click with the first one and the second one was so much better.<br /><br />Is Noah playing Pokemon Go on hisSushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930067305761467094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-79009918215585286702016-07-13T01:40:57.308-04:002016-07-13T01:40:57.308-04:00As a therapist, I am so thrilled to see you being ...As a therapist, I am so thrilled to see you being open about depression! 👏🏼 so many people need a voice, and you are paving the way. Also way to Check out other ones. I'm always telling new clients were just "trying to see if we're a good fit" as I am super direct compared to my colleagues - which isn't always the best fit for someone. Love your blog!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17400746890883288090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-7657501759092536852016-07-13T00:14:41.141-04:002016-07-13T00:14:41.141-04:00Glad you checked in and I want to take a minute to...Glad you checked in and I want to take a minute to thank you for your honesty. I appreciate being able to relate to real life, not some candy-coated version! clm https://www.blogger.com/profile/02906341512789778680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-21847959545185717122016-07-12T23:50:57.499-04:002016-07-12T23:50:57.499-04:00I am glad to hear you are taking such good care of...I am glad to hear you are taking such good care of yourself right now. Depression and mental illness are so rough. My sister in law is struggling right now with depression being a stay at home mom. Her friends and church basically dropped her when she came out about her depression and started writing her blog. It's so hard to talk about, but it helps all of us realize we are not alone. So Lady_Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529579194492114943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-68387350180849581502016-07-12T23:47:08.671-04:002016-07-12T23:47:08.671-04:00It's good to hear from you. Put your needs fir...It's good to hear from you. Put your needs first and take the time you need. Know that everyone here is supporting you even if you choose not to write about it. You aren't alone. Happy Birthday to Noah!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04485372539377695045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-79747034629387066802016-07-12T23:38:27.101-04:002016-07-12T23:38:27.101-04:00Don't push yourself too much. I find that the ...Don't push yourself too much. I find that the more I push myself to participate in life when I'm depressed, the longer it takes for it to go back into 'remission' as you termed it. Sometimes it is just best to take the time you need to be alone. mysticgypsy128https://www.blogger.com/profile/15537221302014097226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-68136471779677981232016-07-12T22:51:39.257-04:002016-07-12T22:51:39.257-04:00I know it must be tough to write about depression ...I know it must be tough to write about depression but I do appreciate it when you do! I suffer from anxiety/depression and it's so easy to feel like an ungrateful whiner, but when I read about other people's ups and downs it makes me feel more normal. I love reading your blog! AMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369170430230302964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-66097378915169118462016-07-12T22:28:17.968-04:002016-07-12T22:28:17.968-04:00Thank you for sharing, I hope you feel better soo...Thank you for sharing, I hope you feel better soon. Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17130755946390329285noreply@blogger.com